Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) has announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in EMP Gebang (EMPG), a subsidiary of Energi Mega Persada Tbk. (EMP), which holds 100% of the working interest in Indonesia's Gebang PSC block ("Gebang").

In conjunction with this acquisition, JAPEX will transfer all of their share in Energi Mega Pratama Inc. (EMPI) through which they participate in the Indonesia Kangean Project ("Kangean") to EMP the parent company of EMPI.

To strengthen their E&P portfolio, JAPEX is aiming to create sustainable long-term value through acquisition of natural gas development and production asset in Indonesia.

As a strategic initiative, JAPEX has decided to participate in Gebang owned by EMP. The asset, situated in northern Sumatra, encompasses promising undeveloped gas fields with substantial exploration upside. JAPEX will lead the development and early production of the discovered undeveloped Secanggang gas field while pursuing additional gas field discoveries therein.

Regarding the Company's Kangean asset in eastern offshore Java, which JAPEX has jointly operated with EMP through EMPI, JAPEX has made the strategic decision to transfer all of their stocks of EMPI to EMP. This decision follows the successful completion of the planned exploration and development programs, taking into consideration that Kangean is a mature producing asset, whereas Gebang consists of discovered fields offering upside potential, characterized by varied geological structures and favorable reserve estimates.

The impact of this acquisition and transfer on the Company's consolidated financial results is expected to be minor. Furthermore, by transferring all EMPI shares, EMPI will be removed from and by acquiring EMPG shares, EMPG will be added to the list of equity-method affiliates of JAPEX.

As a "comprehensive energy company" that stably supplies energy for the times, JAPEX will continue to invest in natural gas development, which is expected to see increasing demand as a transition energy.

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